74
Lecomte
Series 2
An uber rare and technical stainless steel wristwatch with visible balance number 5 of a limited edition of 12 pieces
Estimate
CHF3,000 - 6,000
€3,300 - 6,600
$3,900 - 7,700
Sold For
CHF88,900
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Lecomte
Year
Circa 2022
Movement No
5/12
Model Name
Series 2
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Manual, Cal 6498 Unitas base, jeweled
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel pin buckle
Dimensions
41mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial and movement signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Lecompte fitted box bearing limited edition number 5/12 and warranty.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- Lecomte is a watchmaking teacher in Morteau (France) and who's illustrious pupils were the likes of Theo Auffret or Remy Cools.
- During the 2020 Covid 19 lockdowns he started making a watch of his own to pass time and since then he has been making a very small number of pieces (most often upon commission) per year.
- Very much inspired by the aesthetics of French watchmaking of the 18th and 19th centuries the present Series 2 is the first of Lecomte's watches to feature his proprietary balance with an unusual architecture.
- It is incredible to find such a high degree of craftsmanship such as hand engraving and hand finishing in a timepiece in this price point.
- Making its auction debut the present Series 2 is number 5 of a limited edition of 12 pieces.
- During the 2020 Covid 19 lockdowns he started making a watch of his own to pass time and since then he has been making a very small number of pieces (most often upon commission) per year.
- Very much inspired by the aesthetics of French watchmaking of the 18th and 19th centuries the present Series 2 is the first of Lecomte's watches to feature his proprietary balance with an unusual architecture.
- It is incredible to find such a high degree of craftsmanship such as hand engraving and hand finishing in a timepiece in this price point.
- Making its auction debut the present Series 2 is number 5 of a limited edition of 12 pieces.